Gotta defend wireless earbuds a bit. They do add a lot of convenience for everyday activities. I'd never want to go back to wired for running, the cable flapping around is just too annoying. I also like them more for commuting and (grocery) shopping, I just kept getting tangled up when putting a bag or backpack on and off.

But nobody is forced to use them. If you're on a budget, get an adaptor that isn't clunky. For audiophile needs, adaptors, different cables, mobile DACs or dedicated music players are usually used, the latter usually with headphone jacks.